In the Storm

prompts.

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over on becky's blog she challenged her readers to journaling 'i' statements used as prompts to capture our here and now, or even to capture something about us. i thought i'd take that challenge. i've done similar with currents here. but i thought these sound like fun.

i was...skinny once

i am...fearfully, and wonderfully made

i think...we are going to go see the hunger games tonight on our date

i wonder...when we will have wood flooring put in our home

i wish...i had a large back deck and a large front porch

i save...memories

i always...seem to start strong and hit a wall

i can't imagine...seeing jesus face to face

i believe...i am right where i am supposed to be

i promise...i really do love homeschooling the boys

i love...strawberry freezer jam

i scrap...mostly digital now

and then i asked the boys the same prompts:

from jarrod:

i was...a boy without glasses once 

i am...a LEGO freak

i think...mom has too much scrapbooking stuff

i wonder...when we will go on another field trip with mom

i wish...i had all the LEGOS in the world

i save...money for Ecuodor

i always...write left handed

i can't imagine...zombies

i believe...jesus saved my life

i promise...i will try to behave myself

i love...J & J jam (a.k.a. freezer jam)

from john:

i was...a cub scout now i'm a boy scout

i am...14 years old

i think...about LEGO design

i wonder...what i'm going to be when i grow up

i wish...i was rich

i save...thoughts

i always...get LEGOs for gifts

i can't imagine...becoming a baby sitter

i believe...in the one true God

i promise...to follow Him

i love...my parents

just from these prompts i can see such a difference in my twins. very interesting to see the way their minds work. this was kinda' fun.

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(i want this print)

waiting for someone to receive a surprise

planning a week in the life at the end of April

dreaming of hard wood flooring with a beautiful throw rug

admiring the skills my husband has developed over the years

hoping for more weight loss at my next weigh in

needing to walk more

desiring to swim

returning to projects started but incomplete

searching for contentment and peace

keeping calm through homeschool struggles

assessing learning styles

deciding to lay aside battles

remembering what Jesus did on the cross

developing fresh ideas for next years homeschool co-op class I’ll be teaching

considering which herbs to grow: basil, chives, dill, rosemary, oregano, and cilantro

enjoying a quiet weekend

struggling through institute for excellence in writing with the boys

thanking God for the resurrection

found the currents via lee

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developing plans for mission trip letters, boy scout camp, possibly church camp too

accepting that it will take years to lose weight

sending a package and cards

lamenting that I ate popcorn last night; even though I know I won’t have it again for at least a month

deciding to return to co-op next year and teach atmospheric science again

celebrating my move more eat well successes

planning out my blog posts is wonderful

embracing my one little word – nourish – to the fullest

enjoying my kids at home and homeschooling, even when they frustrate me with whining

keeping the house clean is difficult

remembering our date nights (four already this year);

hoping for a change in a relationship

dreaming of wood flooring for my house

waiting on God is the only way to go.

looking forward to more date nights

admiring my husbands abilities

searching photos for a birthday present I’m excited about making.

editing plans, re-editing, adjusting

taking time for myself sometimes is difficult

thanking God for His provisions

first saw the idea for currents here. love her blog.

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developing a blog schedule to keep me on track

accepting kicking and screamin' that i won't get to see my grandkids for a long while

sending letters out this weekend

returning to precepts studying the book of malachi

celebrating my commitment to moving more, different blog series

planning to craft this weekend

enjoying time with john

keeping up moving more

remembering the fun i had with ash and the boys

hoping for weight loss and improving health

looking through cookbooks checked out from the library now filled with post it notes

needing to take more pictures

waiting for God to move in a certain situation

inspired by ali edwards 52 weeks of creative

taking the time to tell some stories

thanking God always.

 

currents is now a monthly or bi-monthly series and was inspired by Lee at Embrace Life

 

current

 

listening to the boys planning lego wars or nerf wars strategy       eating less                                                          wearing pajamas                                                       feeling content                                                      wanting wood flooring for the living room                             needing some alone time with hoosier man                           thinking I really need to swim more                                enjoying homeschooling this season                                wondering when I’m going to get started on painting our bedroom         creating a wall piece for our room                         procrastinating is an issue with me                              pondering the promises of God                                        loving making new friends                                       anticipating a fresh, relaxing bedroom retreat

and remembering the times spent with my grandsons.